Newport, Cornwall
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| Newport | |
| Cornwall | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SX3285 |
| Location: | 50°38’15"N, 4°21’45"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Launceston |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Cornwall |
Newport is a suburb of the town of Launceston in Cornwall. Originally a separate settlement, Newport is immediately north of the town.
Until the early nineteenth century, the Borough of Newport elected two Members to the House of Commons, a privilege abolished by the Reform Act 1832.
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